Dan and Terri Strong noticed a column of thick, black smoke and fire coming from the corner of a neighbor’s garage around 12:21 p.m. Sunday. Terri Called 911 and Dan rushed to ensure that any occupants were out safe.
When first crews arrived, flames were rolling from the front and side doors of the garage with smoke puffing from the eaves. The fire spread quickly into the attic area of the garage and into the attached living area on the second floor. The residence, owned by the Beale family, sustained heavy fire damage to the garage and second floor of the home. The entire house suffered smoke and water damage because of the fire.
In addition to the Cicero Fire Department, fire crews responded from Jackson Township, Noblesville, Westfield, Sheridan and the City of Tipton Fire departments. The aggressive fire response allowed for an equally aggressive fire attack as the fire was marked under control within 45 minutes, saving most of the structure.
The cause of the fire is considered undetermined and under investigation at this time. There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians.
On Saturday, a garage fire caused smoke damage to another home in Cicero.
Betty Deguire called 911 at 1:08 p.m. Saturday. She had noticed that she lost power in a portion of the house after attempting to use an electrical outlet. She then noticed that the clock had also stopped and proceeded to the attached garage to investigate at the breaker box. She was then surprised by a flash near the breaker box and saw flames. She ran back in the house to alert her hearing-impaired daughter, Teresa Deguire, who also resides there.
Cicero Fire Department promptly responded and extinguished the fire with the assistance of crews from Noblesville Fire and Jackson Township Fire departments.
The fire was contained to a small area, at the back of the garage. The fire did not extend into the house; however, there was some smoke damage. The fast recognition of the fire and quick call to 911 is credited for prompt extinguishment of the fire.
The Cicero Fire Investigator has determined that this fire was accidental and electrical in nature. Damage to the house is estimated at $5,000. The Cicero Police Department also assisted with a quick response and then redirected traffic away from the incident to ensure a smooth operation.
There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians because of this fire.
Cicero Fire Department reminds everyone to know two ways out of your home in case of fire and to have working smoke detectors by testing them monthly and changing batteries every six months.